Category Breakdown
Camera
≈ Tie
Main sensor resolution
≈ TieBattery
T3 Ultra
Battery capacity (5,500 mAh)
WinsCharging
≈ Tie
Wired charging speed
≈ TiePerformance
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AnTuTu benchmark
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Screen size
≈ TieWeight
S18
Total weight (185.8g)
WinsValue
T3 Ultra
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (9.7/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | S18 | T3 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.78" | 6.78" | |
| 1,260 × 2,800 | 1,260 × 2,800 | |
| AMOLED | AMOLED | |
| 120Hz | 120Hz | |
| 2,800 nits | 4,500 nits | |
Camera | ||
| 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Dual | Dual | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Fingerprint (under display, Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, compass, gyro, optical), proximity | Fingerprint (under display, Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, compass, gyro, optical), proximity | |
Performance | ||
| Qualcomm SM7550-AB Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 (4 nm) | Mediatek Dimensity 9200+ (4 nm) | |
| 16 GB | 12 GB | |
| 512 GB | 256 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 5,000 mAh | 5,500 mAh | |
| 80W | 80W | |
| No | No | |
Build | ||
| 185.8g | 192g | |
| 7.5mm | 7.6mm | |
| Glass front, plastic frame | Glass front, glass back | |
| none | — | |
| Mid-Range | Mid-Range | |
Who Each Phone Is Really For
If your priorities differ from the verdict above, start here.
Best overall value
vivo T3 Ultra
Highest value score — most specs per dollar.
Budget pick
vivo S18
Lowest price while still competitive.
Photography
vivo T3 Ultra
Highest resolution main camera.